Best Cabin Camping near Stonefort, IL
Cabin accommodations around Stonefort are concentrated in several established campgrounds within Shawnee National Forest. Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground provides rustic cabins near trail access points, while Bear Branch Campground offers a variety of cabin rentals with electric hookups. Dixon Springs State Park Campground maintains basic cabin units with electrical connections and access to communal bathrooms. Most cabins feature beds, small tables, and basic furnishings. "Very spacious and beautiful equestrian campground in southern IL. Bring your horses, or just come and camp and stay in the lodge. Ride or hike in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest," notes one visitor about Little Lusk.
Options range from rustic units to more developed accommodations with varying amenities. Hayes Canyon Campground provides cabins with access to shared bathrooms and showers. Touch of Nature Education Center offers cabin-only facilities without RV hookups. Camp Ondessonk maintains cabin accommodations for visitors who don't mind a walk-in approach, as they don't permit vehicles directly to the cabins. Most locations allow pets in cabins with additional fees, though Camp Ondessonk is notably pet-free. A camper mentioned one cabin as "looking like it was placed in the 1980s and never touched," highlighting the rustic nature of some accommodations.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary significantly, with some offering basic cooking equipment while others have only access to outdoor grills or fire rings. Drinking water is available at most locations, though the proximity to spigots varies. Firewood is typically sold at campground offices or by camp hosts. The more developed cabins at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and Giant City State Park include additional amenities like heating and air conditioning. Nearby Golconda (10 miles from Dixon Springs) has a grocery store for provisions, while several campgrounds maintain small camp stores for basic supplies.
